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Pros Pros
  • Durable, weather-sealed all-metal construction
  • Excellent image quality with sharp optics and natural color reproduction
  • Versatile focal range with constant f/2.8 aperture and close-focusing capabilities
  • Compact and ergonomic design that balances well on SL cameras
  • Fast autofocus performance optimized for Leica bodies
Cons Cons
  • Higher cost relative to third-party L-mount alternatives
  • Lacks integrated optical image stabilization
  • Variable sharpness performance at specific focal lengths or close distances
  • Absence of physical switches for AF/MF or focus limiting
  • Operational quirks including an external zoom design and reversed zoom ring direction

Launch price Launch price $2,795
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 24-70mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 18 cm (0.34x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 856g (1 lb 14.2 oz) · 88 x 123 mm (3.46 x 4.84 in)

Announcement date Announcement date May 6, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,795
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series Vario-Elmarit-SL

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 15

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 24mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 70mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 82.3° - 35.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 18 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.34x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 856g (1 lb 14.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 88mm (3.46 in)
Length Length 123mm (4.84 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None